MJF felt upstaged by the debut of Cody Rhodes’ infamous neck tattoo at AEW Revolution 2020, according to fellow AEW star Britt Baker.
While MJF won his match with Rhodes, Cody stole headlines with his tattoo which features his American Nightmare logo.
On a recent edition of the “Mostly Sports” podcast, Baker spoke about the tattoo and MJF’s feelings at the time that the ink stole his thunder. She said,
“There was a lot of controversy around that internally at the time because…MJF, at the time, I don’t know if I can say this, I’m just going to say it because f**k MJF. He felt that Cody was trying to steal his thunder at the time because they were in a feud at the pay-per-view. Cody vs. MJF, MJF big coming out moment, and it was like his Harrah, and Cody shows up, bam, with a neck tattoo.
“I’m sure he doesn’t care now because MJF is successful on his own, but at the time…”
Baker was on the dark match at AEW Revolution 2020 and teamed with Penelope Ford to defeat Riho and Yuka Sakazaki.
At AEW Revolution 2020, Cody Rhodes made headlines not only for his match against MJF but also for his new neck tattoo. According to fellow AEW star Britt Baker, MJF felt upstaged by the debut of Cody’s infamous tattoo.
While MJF emerged victorious in his match against Rhodes, it was Cody’s tattoo that stole the spotlight. The tattoo prominently features his American Nightmare logo, adding a new element to his persona.
During a recent episode of the “Mostly Sports” podcast, Baker discussed the controversy surrounding the tattoo and MJF’s reaction to it. She revealed that MJF believed Cody was trying to steal his thunder by unveiling the tattoo during their feud at the pay-per-view event.
Baker stated, “There was a lot of controversy around that internally at the time because…MJF, at the time, I don’t know if I can say this, I’m just going to say it because f**k MJF. He felt that Cody was trying to steal his thunder at the time because they were in a feud at the pay-per-view. Cody vs. MJF, MJF big coming out moment, and it was like his Harrah, and Cody shows up, bam, with a neck tattoo.”
Although MJF may not care about it now, as he has found success on his own, at the time, he felt overshadowed by Cody’s tattoo. It was a significant moment for MJF, and he believed that Cody’s tattoo took away from his own spotlight.
Baker herself was part of the dark match at AEW Revolution 2020, teaming up with Penelope Ford to defeat Riho and Yuka Sakazaki. While she did not directly witness the feud between Cody and MJF, she was aware of the controversy surrounding the tattoo.
The tattoo became a topic of discussion among wrestling fans and critics alike. Some praised Cody for his bold choice, while others questioned the timing and its impact on MJF’s moment. Regardless, the tattoo added another layer to Cody’s character and sparked conversations within the wrestling community.
In conclusion, Cody Rhodes’ neck tattoo at AEW Revolution 2020 caused controversy and made headlines. While MJF felt upstaged by the tattoo, it ultimately became a significant talking point within the wrestling world. Whether it was a deliberate move to steal the spotlight or simply a personal choice by Cody, the tattoo added an extra element to his character and left a lasting impression on fans.